Trauma doesn’t just live in the body, it shapes the mind’s lens. Automatic thoughts, intrusive thoughts, and cognitive distortions become survival shortcuts, blurring present reality with echoes of the past. Rooted in attachment styles, these patterns can strain relationships, distort communication, and fuel anxiety. Healing begins with awareness: learning to spot distorted thinking, calm the nervous system, and express needs with clarity and compassion.

Setting Boundaries: Understanding the Role of Triggers and Emotional Needs